Henschel Hs 126

An apparent briefing between Luftwaffe flight crew and officers in front of a relatively pristine Henschel Hs 126 parasol-wing reconnaissance aircraft, coded ??+E?. Note that the aerodynamic fairings around the main wheels of the Hs 126 have been removed.

Parked in the background is Focke-Wulf Fw 58 trainer, transport, and liaison aircraft ??+FD. Exact date and location unknown. (German Aviation 1919-1945 collection)

Henschel Hs 126

The still smoldering remains of a crashed Henschel Hs 126 parasol wing reconnaissance aircraft. The only visible remnant of the aircraft's G?+?G code are the letters "G" outboard of the Balkenkreuze on the wing. The entire mid-section of aircraft appears to have perished in the fire.

Center photo shows starboard landing gear strut as well as exhaust collector of Bramo 323 engine. Note excessively large Balkenkreuze on wing. Exact circumstances, date, and location unknown. (German Aviation 1919-1945 collection)

[Entry amended February 16, 2020]